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Hong Kong unrest hits retailers

published:02 Oct 2014

Hong Kong unrest hits retailers

Hong Kong unrest hits retailers

published:02 Oct 2014

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Hong Kong\'s pro-democracy protesters have forced the closure of dozen of high street stores.
It comes as China begins a week-long holiday, known as Golden Week, a period in which thousands of tourists ferry in from the mainland for a getaway that\'s widely seen as retail therapy.
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the average overnight visitor spends around 500 euros during his or her stay…
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Hong Kong unrest hits retailers

published:02 Oct 2014

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Hong Kong\'s pro-democracy protesters have forced the closure of dozen of high street stores.
It comes as China begins a week-long holiday, known as Golden Week, a period in which thousands of tourists ferry in from the mainland for a getaway that\'s widely seen as retail therapy.
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the average overnight visitor spends around 500 euros during his or her stay…
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2014/10/01/hong-kong-unrest-hits-retailers
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Residents from Shenzhen city would be allowed one trip per week to neighboring Hong Kong as of Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said, citing China’s Ministry of Public Security. Visitors from the city didn’t previously face limits.
The change in policy will help ease tensions in Hong Kong, where scuffles have broken out between protesters and parallel traders, who buy daily necessities in the former British colony to resell them on the mainland. The city, which has come to rely on Chinese visitors, may see a 5 percent reduction in tourist spending, Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a report.
“This policy targets the career parallel traders,” Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying told reporters Monday. “Hong Kong is still a city for tourists from all around the world including those from the mainland.”
The policy change won’t affect Shenzhen residents who have already been granted multiple-entry visas into Hong Kong, and will take some time to take effect, Leung said. Hong Kong plans to run campaigns to lure tourists, he said.
‘Downside Risk’
Shares of Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd., a cosmetics retailer, plunged as much as 9.7 percent to HK$3.91 in Hong Kong trading, the stock’s biggest intraday decline since May. Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. fell as much as 5.6 percent to HK$8.70.
The restrictions pose a “downside risk” to Hong Kong growth, said Raymond Yeung, a Hong Kong-based economist at Australia & New Zealand Banking...

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Residents from Shenzhen city would be allowed one trip per week to neighboring Hong Kong as of Monday, the official Xinhua news agency said, citing China’s Ministry of Public Security. Visitors from the city didn’t previously face limits.
The change in policy will help ease tensions in Hong Kong, where scuffles have broken out between protesters and parallel traders, who buy daily necessities in the former British colony to resell them on the mainland. The city, which has come to rely on Chinese visitors, may see a 5 percent reduction in tourist spending, Goldman Sachs analysts wrote in a report.
“This policy targets the career parallel traders,” Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying told reporters Monday. “Hong Kong is still a city for tourists from all around the world including those from the mainland.”
The policy change won’t affect Shenzhen residents who have already been granted multiple-entry visas into Hong Kong, and will take some time to take effect, Leung said. Hong Kong plans to run campaigns to lure tourists, he said.
‘Downside Risk’
Shares of Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd., a cosmetics retailer, plunged as much as 9.7 percent to HK$3.91 in Hong Kong trading, the stock’s biggest intraday decline since May. Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd. fell as much as 5.6 percent to HK$8.70.
The restrictions pose a “downside risk” to Hong Kong growth, said Raymond Yeung, a Hong Kong-based economist at Australia & New Zealand Banking...

Discussing the Impact of the Umbrella Movement on the Hong Kong Economy - 3/10/2014

published:20 Oct 2014

Discussing the Impact of the Umbrella Movement on the Hong Kong Economy - 3/10/2014

Discussing the Impact of the Umbrella Movement on the Hong Kong Economy - 3/10/2014

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Peter Churchouse talks about the Umbrella Movement protests with the BBC\'s Rico Hizon. Is the market impact as dire as the retail, tourism and property industries would have us think? Or is the 1% drop in the Hang Seng Index due to other factors?...

Discussing the Impact of the Umbrella Movement on the Hong Kong Economy - 3/10/2014

published:20 Oct 2014

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Peter Churchouse talks about the Umbrella Movement protests with the BBC\'s Rico Hizon. Is the market impact as dire as the retail, tourism and property industries would have us think? Or is the 1% drop in the Hang Seng Index due to other factors?...

O'UNDERFIRE VLOG #11 - AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG

published:11 Apr 2015

O'UNDERFIRE VLOG #11 - AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG

O'UNDERFIRE VLOG #11 - AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG

published:11 Apr 2015

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In this video, you will see that I had an AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG; HONG KONG is a great city to visit. HONG KONG has many things to see and do. I will list three city attractions in HONG KONG that you can do.
1) STANLEY [HONG KONG]
Stanley Market is one of the must-go places for tourists when they visit Hong Kong. You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery and souvenirs. While a bit \"touristy\" if you are a tourist it will certainly help you to cross off all the items on your souvenirs-to-buy-Aunt-Jane shopping list. A hard morning of shopping is also nicely finished off by a good lunch at one of the many restaurants, which are the reason that Hong Kong locals also frequent the area. For more information, I have provided you with a link below.
http://www.hk-stanley-market.com/
2) AVENUE OF THE STARS IN HONG KONG
To pay tribute to outstanding professionals of Hong Kong\'s film industry, to promote tourism industry, and to consolidate Hong Kong\'s position as Asia\'s World City, the Avenue of Stars which is located at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade was given a glittering official opening on 27 April 2004. It was opened to the public and visitors from all over the world from 28 April 2004 onwards.
The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited, together with its member societies (including the City Entertainment Magazine), are responsible for the election of film professionals to be honoured at the Avenue of Stars. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited will nominate film professionals as addi...

O'UNDERFIRE VLOG #11 - AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG

published:11 Apr 2015

views:18

In this video, you will see that I had an AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG; HONG KONG is a great city to visit. HONG KONG has many things to see and do. I will list three city attractions in HONG KONG that you can do.
1) STANLEY [HONG KONG]
Stanley Market is one of the must-go places for tourists when they visit Hong Kong. You will find an interesting array of little shops selling silk garments, sportswear, art, Chinese costume jewellery and souvenirs. While a bit \"touristy\" if you are a tourist it will certainly help you to cross off all the items on your souvenirs-to-buy-Aunt-Jane shopping list. A hard morning of shopping is also nicely finished off by a good lunch at one of the many restaurants, which are the reason that Hong Kong locals also frequent the area. For more information, I have provided you with a link below.
http://www.hk-stanley-market.com/
2) AVENUE OF THE STARS IN HONG KONG
To pay tribute to outstanding professionals of Hong Kong\'s film industry, to promote tourism industry, and to consolidate Hong Kong\'s position as Asia\'s World City, the Avenue of Stars which is located at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade was given a glittering official opening on 27 April 2004. It was opened to the public and visitors from all over the world from 28 April 2004 onwards.
The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited, together with its member societies (including the City Entertainment Magazine), are responsible for the election of film professionals to be honoured at the Avenue of Stars. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited will nominate film professionals as addi...

A Look at Hong Kong Retail

Will Hong Kong protests dent its economy

published:02 Oct 2014

Will Hong Kong protests dent its economy

Will Hong Kong protests dent its economy

published:02 Oct 2014

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Thousands of protestors have been camping out in the heart of Hong Kong\'s commercial district for nearly a week to demand greater democratic rights.
They\'re demanding that Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung resign and allow them to pick his replacement.
The political unrest caused Hong Kong\'s stock market to fall for two straight days before it closed on Wednesday for China\'s National Day holiday.
Retail and tourism-related stocks...

Will Hong Kong protests dent its economy

published:02 Oct 2014

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Thousands of protestors have been camping out in the heart of Hong Kong\'s commercial district for nearly a week to demand greater democratic rights.
They\'re demanding that Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung resign and allow them to pick his replacement.
The political unrest caused Hong Kong\'s stock market to fall for two straight days before it closed on Wednesday for China\'s National Day holiday.
Retail and tourism-related stocks...

Asian stocks retreat on Hong Kong protests and weak data

published:01 Oct 2014

Asian stocks retreat on Hong Kong protests and weak data

Asian stocks retreat on Hong Kong protests and weak data

published:01 Oct 2014

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Asian stocks are heading for their fourth day of losses as political protests in Hong Kong show no signs of abating and US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell.
The regional benchmark MSCI Asia Pacific index is down 0.4% in Tokyo.
However, better-than-expected China manufacturing data may provide a lift after its official Purchasing Managers\' Index (PMI) held at 51.1 in September.
A reading above 50 indicates growth, while any below shows a contraction.
Markets had been expecting the PMI reading to fall to 51.0 and today\'s figure should provide some relief to investors concerned about a slowdown in China.
\"Today\'s official PMI suggests the while conditions have held up better than many had expected, domestic demand remains subdued,\" Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics said.
\"The economy has held up better than the sharp slowdown in the August activity data suggested.\"
China and Hong Kong\'s stock markets are closed for the National Day public holiday.
However, Japan\'s Nikkei 225 closed 0.6% lower after the closely-watched Tankan survey showed sentiment among the country\'s large manufacturers improved in the last three months.
The yen also slipped to a six-year low against the US dollar following the Tankan survey.
In Hong Kong, tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators are continuing to occupy the city\'s main commercial areas for a sixth day.
They are demanding that Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying respond to demands for his resignation and for free elections in the city.
The city is bracing itself for bigger protests on ...

Asian stocks retreat on Hong Kong protests and weak data

published:01 Oct 2014

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Asian stocks are heading for their fourth day of losses as political protests in Hong Kong show no signs of abating and US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell.
The regional benchmark MSCI Asia Pacific index is down 0.4% in Tokyo.
However, better-than-expected China manufacturing data may provide a lift after its official Purchasing Managers\' Index (PMI) held at 51.1 in September.
A reading above 50 indicates growth, while any below shows a contraction.
Markets had been expecting the PMI reading to fall to 51.0 and today\'s figure should provide some relief to investors concerned about a slowdown in China.
\"Today\'s official PMI suggests the while conditions have held up better than many had expected, domestic demand remains subdued,\" Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics said.
\"The economy has held up better than the sharp slowdown in the August activity data suggested.\"
China and Hong Kong\'s stock markets are closed for the National Day public holiday.
However, Japan\'s Nikkei 225 closed 0.6% lower after the closely-watched Tankan survey showed sentiment among the country\'s large manufacturers improved in the last three months.
The yen also slipped to a six-year low against the US dollar following the Tankan survey.
In Hong Kong, tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators are continuing to occupy the city\'s main commercial areas for a sixth day.
They are demanding that Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying respond to demands for his resignation and for free elections in the city.
The city is bracing itself for bigger protests on ...

Causeway Bay District | Hong Kong

published:21 May 2015

Causeway Bay District | Hong Kong

Causeway Bay District | Hong Kong

published:21 May 2015

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Join Insider TV host Giselle as she explores the untapped beauty of the backstreets of Causeway Bay.
First stop is the vibrant district of Tai Hang. Admire the historic buildings and temples that hold great memories of the old Hong Kong.
Did you know that the Hakka tradition of the Fire Dragon Dance traverses the whole Tai Hang area?
Since the 19th century, the Fire Dragon Dance has been part of Chinese culture which believes to bring good luck to anyone who witnesses this magnificent ritual.
A trip in Causeway Bay is not complete without a day of retail therapy! Visit Lladró for high-quality handcrafted porcelain figurines made all the way from Spain.
Another activity you should try is the \'Devil Beater\' at the Gooseneck Bridge near Causeway Bay. This folk activity is said to be an effective way to purge anger and to comfort the soul.
Cap off your day in Causeway Bay with a sumptuous serving of blue seafood platter at Amore di Italian restaurant.
Hong Kong Tourism Board
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Causeway Bay District | Hong Kong

published:21 May 2015

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Join Insider TV host Giselle as she explores the untapped beauty of the backstreets of Causeway Bay.
First stop is the vibrant district of Tai Hang. Admire the historic buildings and temples that hold great memories of the old Hong Kong.
Did you know that the Hakka tradition of the Fire Dragon Dance traverses the whole Tai Hang area?
Since the 19th century, the Fire Dragon Dance has been part of Chinese culture which believes to bring good luck to anyone who witnesses this magnificent ritual.
A trip in Causeway Bay is not complete without a day of retail therapy! Visit Lladró for high-quality handcrafted porcelain figurines made all the way from Spain.
Another activity you should try is the \'Devil Beater\' at the Gooseneck Bridge near Causeway Bay. This folk activity is said to be an effective way to purge anger and to comfort the soul.
Cap off your day in Causeway Bay with a sumptuous serving of blue seafood platter at Amore di Italian restaurant.
Hong Kong Tourism Board
91-11-4987-6700
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/shop/where-to-shop/shopping-areas/causeway-bay.jsp
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Hong Kong\'s pro-democracy protesters have forced the closure of dozen of high street stores.
It comes as China begins a week-long holiday, known as Golden Week, a period in which thousands of tourists ferry in from the mainland for a getaway that\'s widely seen as retail therapy.
According to the H

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In this video, you will see that I had an AWESOME TRIP TO HONG KONG; HONG KONG is a great city to visit. HONG KONG has many things to see and do. I will list three city attractions in HONG KONG that you can do.
1) STANLEY [HONG KONG]
Stanley Market is one of the must-go places for tourists when t

Thousands of protestors have been camping out in the heart of Hong Kong\'s commercial district for nearly a week to demand greater democratic rights.
They\'re demanding that Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung resign and allow them to pick his replacement.
The political unrest caused Hong Kong\'s stock

Asian stocks are heading for their fourth day of losses as political protests in Hong Kong show no signs of abating and US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell.
The regional benchmark MSCI Asia Pacific index is down 0.4% in Tokyo.
However, better-than-expected China manufacturing data may provide

Join Insider TV host Giselle as she explores the untapped beauty of the backstreets of Causeway Bay.
First stop is the vibrant district of Tai Hang. Admire the historic buildings and temples that hold great memories of the old Hong Kong.
Did you know that the Hakka tradition of the Fire Dragon Dan

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